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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.96, 456.72 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.96, 456.72 and 183.60 is: 253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.96 : 456.72 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.96/456.72 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.96x = 456.72 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.96x = 83,853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,853.79/330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.37

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